BM explores the romantic side of 18th-century Maratha general Bajirao Ballal Bhat, who fought and won 40 battles against the Mughals with an aim to create a unified Hindu kingdom or Akhand Bharat varsh (united Bharat).

Bajirao Mastani is more about the enemy within ,rather than the enemy at large.

It raises some important questions about equality, discrimination in the name of religion etc.

There are the ''Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon'' inspired leaps and jumps in the combats and the ''300: Rise Of An Empire'' like battle scenes.

Location : Amber Fort Rajsthan .

Story :

Young Bajirao, is declared Peshwa (Prime Minister) - after passing an exam of splitting a peacock feather with his arrow. His doting Brahmin wife Kashi (Priyanka Chopra) waits for him loyally with aarti thaalis, as he sets out on several ruthless came-saw-conquered missions. During the Battle Of Bundelkhand, he falls in love with Mastani(Deepika Padukone), daughter of King Chatrasal of Bundelkhand.

Both get married, bringing upon criticism, hate and even treachery from Bajirao’s own family itself.

The Battle Of Bundelkhand sequence is brilliant ! The battlefield is lit like a football stadium to amplify the 1000 fps set piece. The manner in which love develops and also the tension is nicely depicted.
The first half looks fabulous - the second half mesmerizes.
Most gorgeous and most political movie.

Bhansali uses silence to pinpoint the crucial emotions.

Characters :

Ranveer singh [ Bajiirao] :He looks every inch the warrior king. he swaggers, struts and ruts. charismatic and charming, complete with the Marathi inflection in his lingo and those electric moves in Malhari . His chiseled muscles and glittering eyes balance vulnerability and vivaciousness.He has clearly worked on his diction, gait and mannerisms & physicality. His transformation stuns viewers! 2 years ago, he was speaking Gujarati in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela and here, he perfects the Marathi accent ! Take a bow!

Deepika Paducone :[ Mastani ] :creates sizzle , smoulders and looks radiant, Mastani is all dressed up. The way she portrays the warrior, the musician-singer, the second wife in distress –just amazing! Hats off!

Priyanka Chopra [ Kashibai-Bajirao's first wife] : hurt wife has a couple of strong moments , disarmingly warm and dignified. subtle performance adds grace to Kashibai, conveys the sorrow of a wife, a lover, a friend- forgotten.Her best act is in the Gajanana song!

Tanvi Azmi [ Radha bai - Bajirao's ambitious mother] : plays the villainous act with such power and elegance that she makes you fear.

Pros: Tremendous performances, power-packed screenwriting , Excellent cinematography. Every visual resembles a grand painting - courts with shadows and chandeliers, courtiers with tilaks and teers, chambers gleaming with mirrors, skies blushing with passion. It lights up the eyes with its calm-ness and precision. The serenity of grandeur, pushes the movie higher,

Sets are simply out of this world. The Aina Mahal is unforgettable. action adds to the fun and masala . VFX plays a very important role and helps in adding the grandness in the film.

Almost every shot, piece of jewellery, exquisite dress and teardrop is designed to the best .

The fight scenes, flying swords, intense teary eyes to the screams of a warrior’s passion - make each shot scenic.

Technically the film is a marvel. female characters look like they have stepped out of a painting , even Ranveer gets to strut about in some wonderful anarkalis.

Music : well woven in the narrative. Deewani Mastani leaves the maximum impact , amazing! Malhari is foot tapping and energetic. Albela Sajan is – well shot and composed. Holi song Mohe Rang Do Laal has the feel of Pakizah . Background music is as grand as the film.
Choreography looks authentic to the period in which the film is set and also appealing. An item number with the two lovelies,—but ‘Pinga’ feeels a tired ‘Dola Re’ rip-off, not spectacular.

Reasons why you should watch ‘Bajirao Mastani’ before ‘Dilwale’ :

1. Right from the beginning, ‘Bajirao Mastani’ has the grandeur, lush sets , the gorgeously attired actors.

2. Ranveer Singh is pure class. His Marathi with nasal twang, his swagger,confrontations with his mother and brother, all a perfect performance –swaggers, struts and ruts, an actor fully enjoying himself.

3. Priyanka Chopra : a striking performance,owning the screen in quite a few of her strong moments.

4. Tanvi Azmi a talented performer to watch out for in ‘Bajirao Mastani’.

5. Chemistry between Deepika and Ranveer, who have set the screen ablaze .

6. Since BM has a sombre ending, some might prefer to watch it first and keep Rohit Shetty’s happier ‘Dilwale’ for later.

7. BM is a breathtaking visual tapestry. The fountains, the chandeliers, the glass palace, the costume creates magic. cinematography is poetic and deserves a standing ovation.

8. Mastani’s exquisite jewellery designed by the 226-year-old Delhi-based jewellers Shri Hari Diagems, and the grand battle scenes with ample use of CGI.

9. Bajirao Mastani is a classic, memorable, mesmerizing and dazzling piece of cinematic vision -- a new age Mughal e azam .